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(More customer reviews)I Found It On the Internet: Coming of Age Online is an outstanding introduction to the world of electronic interaction possibilities, and the influence they have on youngsters growing up in an environment where electronic interaction is often THE mode of communication. This is an authoritative, up to date resource includes citation of numerous significant studies, is conversational in tone, and always an enjoyable read.
Interested in delving into background/current status of instant messaging, chat services, e-mail, online media sharing services, web forums, collaborative work spaces, tagging and/or RSS feeds? Chapter 3, Information Technology Meets Communication Technology, does a superb job of introducing these topics.
The second part of the book, Consequences, deals with social implications within the student community, impacts on parent-student interactions, inclusion, exclusion, privacy and collaboration. These topics are followed by discussion and findings regarding moral development, cheating, improper use of intellectual property, hacking, and even hones in on special areas of focus such as issues regarding Facebook photos.
The final section of the book, Next Steps, focuses on establishment of appropriate home and school behaviors and development of critical evaluation skills. It culminates with discussion of the changing roles of libraries, librarians, and practices that enable librarians (and teachers!) to be more effective leaders in working effectively with students in best understanding and utilizing the new technologies/literacies.
I Found It On the Internet: Coming of Age Online has outstanding potential for inclusion in the National Writing Project Invitational Summer Workshops reading list, particularly as a pragmatic follow-up resource for those introduced to the new technologies by Herrington's Teaching of the New Writing. I just need to figure out how to do that...
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